Fire crews respond to possible chemical odor near McDonough St, Eau Claire WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were called to a possible chemical odor near McDonough Street in Eau Claire. Occupants in a residential unit reported a strong odor, similar to paint thinner, coming from a downstairs area. Some individuals reportedly felt ill but declined medical assistance.
Audio|Heard on: Eau Claire County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
For engine ten, fire service request near McDonough Street.
00:04
McDonough Street, cross of Bruce Street and Summit Street.
00:08
Fire service request near McDonough Street.
00:11
Engine ten respond on fire main.
00:18
Ten four.
00:25
Center engine says it wrong.
00:30
Ten copy additional.
00:34
Go ahead.
00:36
It's going to be the half unit, the upstairs apartment, and go around back to the entrance.
00:43
Odor of paint thinner coming from the downstairs and occupants feeling sick from it.
00:50
Declined an ambulance at this time.
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Location mentioned:
McDonough St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
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